Despite all its flaws, this movie is a fun escape for a while. Developed with the intention of being the first installment of a franchise, the movie doesnt pretend to be selfcontained, leaving frayed loose ends and resolving little. The vampires assistant manages to avoid coming off as just another harry potter clone thanks to a smartly written and fastmoving screenplay, some inspired set pieces, and colorful characters portrayed by a talented cast. After a series of events darren must leave his normal life and. Aug 26, 2009 universal pictures recently released this awesome new movie poster from the upcoming film the vampires assistant aka cirque du freak by director paul weitz stars john c. For what makes darren shans books a great read is that even though theyre over 200 pages long, i can easily finish them. The vampire s assistant 2009 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. For what makes darren shan s books a great read is that even though theyre over 200 pages long, i can easily finish them. We have hats, tshirts, magnetic locker mirrors and backpacks to give away from this film. The vampire s assistant 2009 fullhd movie blu ray stream stream cirque du freak. Universal pictures recently released this awesome new movie poster from the upcoming film the vampires assistant aka cirque du. There are several disturbing scenes of vampires stabbing, punching, kicking, and otherwise wiping the floor with each other although none of it gets particularly gory, along with potentially. Is there going to be a sequel to the vampires assistant.
Its very energetic, but a more relaxed sequel, in which everyone has fun, might be a big improvement. Reilly josh hutcherson salma hayek patrick fugit jessica carlson michael cerveris willem dafoe ken watanabe jane krakowski kristen schaal orlando jones well this was painful to watch darren shans books shouldnt be hard to adapt or at least no that easy to. After a series of events, darren must leave his normal life and go on the road with the cirque du freak and become a vampire. The kids movie plays like cutrate tim burton, with a lot of striking color and cartoonishly gleeful. Asked in cirque du freak were can someone get cirque du freak 19 movies. Teenager darren shan meets a mysterious man at a freak show who turns out to be a vampire. Not a thing in this movie is subtle, from its cheesy special effects to its bythenumbers storyline to its cardboard cutout characters. Reilly josh hutcherson salma hayek patrick fugit jessica carlson michael cerveris willem dafoe ken watanabe jane krakowski kristen schaal orlando jones well this was painful to watch darren shan s books shouldnt be hard to adapt or at least no that easy to. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cirque du freak. Although the original book had two sequels inkspell and inkdeath, film adaptations for. The vampires assistant debuted at fantastic fest tonight, to rather positive reaction from most in the audience. The vampires assistant is required viewing for fans of the book. I honestly cannot think of anyone else pulling of larten then riley. For now what you need to know is that, of course, they.
Asked in animated and children s movies is there any darren shan dvds out. Oct 23, 2009 the vampires assistant the movie the vampires assistant, originally entitled cirque du freak, based on the popular series of books by darren shan, is a fantasyadventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a 200yearold truce between two warring factions of vampires. The story begins with darren shan and his best friend steve leopard leonard visiting an illegal freak show where an encounter with a vampire and a deadly, unique spider forces them to make life. The vampires assistant, based on the popular series of books by darren shan, is a.
The vampire s assistant is a 2009 american dark fantasy film adaptation of the vampire blood trilogy of the book series the saga of darren shan by author darren shan. Mar 17, 2016 here are 12 movie franchises that were canceled before their final chapter, leaving audiences hanging. Parents need to know that ampedup violence and language make the vampires assistant movie too mature for younger tween fans of the cirque du freak books its based on. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
John c reilly, salma hayek, josh hutcherson, ken watanabe, patrick fugit, chris massoglia in the vampires assistant. The vampire s assistant 2009 pg 1h 49m supernatural horror movies when darren shan is taken to a circus thats chockfull of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a lifechanging bite on the neck. May 30, 2000 the vampire s assistant is the 2nd book in a series of seven books. The vampire s assistant, a loose adaptation of darren shan s vampire blood trilogy, the answer is yes. John wick directors are already working on a sequel exclusive. The vampires assistant and contrary to my previous expectations, i rather enjoyed it. I loved the movie, loved the books, and i would love to see more. More on that along with also rather positive reaction later. Oct 23, 2009 if the twilight series is aimed at adolescent girls whose hearts go arrhythmic at the thought of being ravaged by edward cullen, cirque du freak. John wick directors are already working on a sequel.
Darren chris massoglia is just like any other teenager, until the day he encounters the cirque du freak and a vampire named larten crepsley john c. Based on the popular series of books by darren shan, cirque du freak. The vampires assistant, the wouldbe franchisestarter for a series of adaptations of darren shans 12book saga about a newbie vampire. Mar 12, 2010 yes they are making another one based on the next three books, its supposed to come out in 2011, i used to love the book series when i was little, like 8ish, i only read the first three books, and when the movie came out i was so excited to take a trip down memory lane, and started to read the rest of the series but it just got bad so i stopped, and when i saw the movie it really disappointed. Cirque du freak the vampire s assistant movie poster darren shan chris massoglia john c. Despite all its flaws, this movie is a fun escape for a while and is worth giving a chance. A living nightmare is the first novel in the saga of darren shan by darren shan real name darren oshaugnessy, published in january 2000.
The movie is based on a series of books and so universal is probably hoping for a franchise. Cirque du freak wiki is a website anyone can edit about the saga of darren shan and the vampire blood trilogy including the vampires assistant and a living nightmare the saga of darren shan learn everything about this debut series. After reading the dreamcatcher which was over 800 pages long this was an easy read and very quick. The vampires assistant is what a teenage boy might crave in a bloodsucker movie. Oct 21, 2009 apparently in the case of cirque du freak. The vampires assistant tells the story of a smalltown teen who inadvertently shatters a. He hung out with his best friend steve, got decent grades and usually stayed out of trouble. Certainly that calculated posing is the best part of the otherwise middling cirque du freak. The vampires assistant is the 2nd book in a series of seven books. A sequel has yet to be announced for the vampires assistant movie, therefore at the moment there is not going to be a sequel. The story begins with darren shan and his best friend steve leopard leonard visiting an illegal freak show where an encounter with a vampire and a deadly. The vampire s assistant tells the story of a smalltown teen who inadvertently shatters a 200yearold truce between warring. So many vampires are crawling around movies and tv at the moment that any new kid on the block is forced to segment by age, gender, genre, and possibly political affiliation.
It s very energetic, but a more relaxed sequel, in which everyone has fun, might be a big improvement. Now im sure people hated the movie with the whole replacement of debbie and half vamps and vamapeze able to flit and heal. The vampires assistant this movie is a delicious blend of freak show, carnival, humor, vampires and how the strangest conglomeration of people living or dead can still be a family. If the twilight series is aimed at adolescent girls whose hearts go arrhythmic at the thought of being ravaged by edward cullen, cirque du freak. The vampires assistant new trailer 2 hdnew youtube. He also starred in the currently shelved red dawn remake and will appear in journey 2. Asked in animated and childrens movies is there any darren shan dvds out. A lightweight fantasyadventure about a pair of teenage friends drawn into a war between rival vampire clans. When is the sequel to the vampires assistant coming out. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The vampires assistant last year and really liked it. I hope they make a 2nd movie though i read the books and the movie makers put some things the same, but the details were off for example debbie hemlock being rebecca a monkey girl and steve s big revealment of being a vampaneze were both different from the book. Does anyone know if universal is making a sequel to this movie. The vampire s assistant synopsis a sideshow vampire john c.
May 30, 2011 based on the popular series of books by darren shan, cirque du freak. The vampires assistant 2009 based on the vampire blood trilogy of darren shans part of the saga of darren shan series, the vampires assistant was intended to be a full trilogy. Universal have released the first trailer for paul weitz cirque du freak. It was a book series of 12 books the first 3 were made into the movie the vampires assistant. The vampires assistant is a 2009 american supernatural film adaptation of the vampire blood trilogy of the book series the saga of darren shan by author darren shan. Aug 06, 2009 their respective track records since the separation havent exactly been great paul is responsible for in good company and american dreamz, while chris directed golden compass, but dollars to donuts, cirque du freak.
The vampires assistant tells the story of a smalltown teen who inadvertently shatters a 200yearold truce between warring. Which is, basically, bill and teds night of the living undead. The vampires assistant and journey to the center of the earth, to name a few. The vampires assistant guide to becoming a vampire cirque du freak. Reilly turns a teenager chris kelly into one of the undead. The vampires assistant 2009 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. No, it is by no means a typical vampire movie and thats a good thing. Will there be a sequel to cirque du freak the movie answers. Cirque du freak wiki is a website anyone can edit about the saga of darren shan and the vampire blood trilogy including the vampire s assistant and a living nightmare the saga of darren shan learn everything about this debut series. Reilly notwithstanding, the trailer doesnt really strike me as that funny. Although the movie is based on this first trilogy, there are major differences. The vampires assistant the movie the vampires assistant, originally entitled cirque du freak, based on the popular series of books by darren shan, is a fantasyadventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a 200yearold truce between two warring factions of vampires. The vampire s assistant last year and really liked it.
The movie is directed by paul weitz and its an adaptation of the saga of darren shan, a very popular book series by. I hope they make a 2nd movie though i read the books and the movie makers put some things the same, but the details were off for example debbie hemlock being rebecca a monkey girl and steves big revealment of being a vampaneze were both different from the book. Cirque du freak the vampires assistant movie poster darren shan chris massoglia john c. The vampire s assistant is an entertaining alternative vampire movie that should appeal to teens and even adults but it s not for younger kids. A lightweight fantasyadventure about a pair of teenage friends drawn into a. Hutcherson has appeared in the films the kids are all right, cirque du freak. May 31, 2011 based on the popular series of books by darren shan, cirque du freak. The vampires assistant is a better movie than new moon, but will make about 10 percent of new moons gross. A sequel would have been expected to be released in 2011 or 2012. A stylish and darkly playful franchise starter that successfully balances supernatural thrills with tongueincheek humor, cirque du freak. The vampires assistant, a loose adaptation of darren shans vampire blood trilogy, the answer is yes. Cirque du freak was a movie that was release in october twenty third 2009.
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